Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
osteoxylla
ID:
311000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pau) Alcaraz, Peinado, Mart.Parras, J.S.Carrion & Sánchez-Gómez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Malac. 12: 246 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310332

Common Names

  • Sideritis Osteoxylla
  • Osteoxylla Mountain Tea
  • Mountain Tea

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Synonyms

  • Sideritis almeriensis osteoxylla Pau ex Vicioso [unknown]
  • Sideritis pusilla osteoxylla (Pau ex Vicioso) Pallarés [unknown]

Description

Sideritis osteoxylla (also called Greek Mountain Tea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and dry habitats, and has a woody stem and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sideritis osteoxylla is used as a tea to treat respiratory problems, digestive issues, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an antiseptic and to improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sideritis osteoxylla has yellow flowers with five petals, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideritis osteoxylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.

Where to Find Sideritis osteoxylla

Sideritis osteoxylla can be found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula, in France, and in Morocco.

Sideritis osteoxylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideritis osteoxylla?

Sideritis osteoxylla

What is the common name of Sideritis osteoxylla?

Bony Ironwort

What type of plant is Sideritis osteoxylla?

Herb

Species in the Sideritis genus

Sideritis accidentalis, Sideritis ajpetriana, Sideritis akmanii, Sideritis albiflora, Sideritis alcarazii, Sideritis amasiaca, Sideritis angustifolia, Sideritis antiatlantica, Sideritis antonii-josephii, Sideritis aragonensis, Sideritis arborescens, Sideritis arguta, Sideritis argyrea, Sideritis arizagana, Sideritis armeniaca, Sideritis atlantica, Sideritis atrinervia, Sideritis barbellata, Sideritis bilgeriana, Sideritis boissieriana, Sideritis bolleana, Sideritis bornmuelleri, Sideritis bourgeana, Sideritis brevibracteata, Sideritis brevicaulis, Sideritis brevidens, Sideritis briquetiana, Sideritis bubanii, Sideritis cadevallii, Sideritis caesarea, Sideritis calduchii, Sideritis canariensis, Sideritis candelii, Sideritis candicans, Sideritis carbonellis, Sideritis carolipauana, Sideritis carrissoana, Sideritis catillaris, Sideritis chamaedryfolia, Sideritis cilicica, Sideritis cirujanoi, Sideritis clandestina, Sideritis condensata, Sideritis congesta, Sideritis cossoniana, Sideritis cretica, Sideritis cuatrecasasii, Sideritis cypria, Sideritis cystosiphon, Sideritis dasygnaphala,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-191534: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
Francisco Alcaraz Ariza (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alcaraz' in the authors string.
Pedro Sánchez-Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez-Gómez' in the authors string.
Manuel Peinado Lorca (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peinado' in the authors string.
José María Martinez Parras (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.Parras' in the authors string.